Application Information

Employer Name:
Town Of Grenfell

Employer Address:
800 DESMOND STREET
PO BOX 1120
GRENFELL,SK
CANADA
S0G2B0

This Full-Time out-of-scope position reports directly to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and is responsible for:

• Oversee the activities of the Public Works Department, including: all road, culvert, and roadside maintenance, Transfer Station operations, Cemetery maintenance, water treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment and collection, along with all town-owned facilities and park maintenance.
• Provide strategic directive and supervision to Public Works team.
• Interviews, hires, and manages the Public Works Department, including staff training, evaluating staff performance, approving time sheets,
  
  
  
  leave and vacation requests
• Participate in Management meetings as required
• Directly responsible for completing and submitting reports and budgets to the CAO
• Responsible for the long-term planning for the Public Works Department
• Prepare the Public Works Draft Budget (Operating and Capital); Provide additional information as requested by the CAO or Council with respect to budget submission
• Review quarterly reports where necessary, and willing to take corrective measures to remain within budget.
• Prepare tenders and contracts for Public Works Capital and Management Projects and ensure that contractors meet legislative requirements and industry standards
• Provide direction to the department with regards to the adherence of Town policies and procedures and ensures compliance with various legislation (ie: The Municipalities Act, The Occupational Health and Safety Act, Saskatchewan Employment Act, Highway Traffic Act & Safe Drinking Water Act)
• Respond to inquiries and investigates complaints in a timely manner
• Work with internal office staff to ensure a cohesive, respectful and supportive setting
• Ability to work as a contributing member of the Senior Management team